From correspondents in Tehran Province, Iran, 12:32 AM IST

At least 15 people were killed and scores of others injured in a bomb explosion at a mosque in southeastern Iran Thursday, IRNA reported.

The incident occurred at the 'Amir Al-Momenin' mosque in Zahedan city, said the report without giving more details.

Zahedan is capital of the Sistan-Baluchestan province, where Iranian security forces often clash with armed bandits and drug-smugglers.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)